There were three Timorese who were part of the
team for the "Adder" Mission. At a point somewhere near Fuiloro and the Japanese
airfield at Lautem (one of the mission's objectives) they were attacked by the Japanese.
Ernest Gregg was killed immediately and the Timorese disappeared. Grimson was wounded and
got away. However, the next day he shot himself.

The Japanese were impressed by this
'bushido" like act and buried the Australians. The War Graves coordinates indicate
that this was nearly 10 miles inland from their landing place. The account found in
reference texts suggests that they were attacked at their entry point, but this is not
true.

Unfortunately , for those wishing to read
"Z" Special Unit personnel files, they do not exist. All that is left in
Canberra is the index file page, with name rank and the two serial numbers (ordinary and
AK). General Blamey had the rest destroyed after the
war.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I'd like to thank Robert Gregg, son of Ernest Gregg, for his
assistance with this home page.